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20 of the Greatest Hip-Hop Beats
From Jay Z's "Dead Presidents" to Nas' "N.Y. State of Mind" and more, here are 20 of the dopest classic hip-hop beats.
20 Rappers Showing Love to ‘Seinfeld’ in Their Lyrics
XXL highlights 20 rappers and songs that reference the classic comedy behemoth 'Seinfeld.'
10 Social Movements for Change Supported by Rappers
XXL highlights 10 social movements for change that were either led or directly supported by notable figures in hip-hop.
25 of the Best Fat Joe Songs
From "Don Cartagena" to "John Blaze" and more, here are Fat Joe's best 25 songs.
20 of the Most Opinionated Rappers in Hip-Hop
They’re attacking the status-quo, fending off trolls, pushing the culture forward and changing the way we look at the world -- and ourselves. If you're not familiar with them, it's time to change that.
10 Examples of Weird Hip-Hop-Inspired Art Featuring Kanye West, Desiigner, Jay Z and More
Forget a trip to the art district, take a look at hip-hop artwork featuring Kanye West, Jay Z, Desiigner and more that's weird, original -- and in a few cases -- just plain humorous. Enjoy.
20 of the Best Kendrick Lamar Interview Quotes
When it comes time to talk about his music and his personal life, Kendrick is incredibly articulate and open. We’ve compiled a list of 20 of his best interview quotes over the course of his career. Pimp, pimp, hooray!
20 of the Best Redman Songs
XXL takes the liberty of digging through his crates and pulling out Redman's best solo records. So sit back, relax and rock with Funk Docta Spock.
20 of the Best Nicki Minaj Guest Appearances
As a salute to one of the baddest females in the game, we've put together a list of 20 of her hottest guest spots over the past seven years. Barbz unite.
20 of the Best Jay-Z Interview Quotes
As a salute to Jay Z, who was the first person (alongside Master P) to grace the cover of XXL, we've collected some of his best quotes, ranging from insightful and motivational to revealing.
20 Memorable Videos From Female Rappers
To celebrate women excelling in hip-hop, we've taken the liberty of putting together a solid list of unforgettable videos from female rappers throughout history.
2 Chainz’s 10 Biggest Business Moves
XXL pulls together a list of his 10 biggest business moves, outside of his music. So join us on a stroll through the Hair Weave Killer’s diverse portfolio.